Hotel Kitchen Team Leader

Premier Inn Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Birmingham is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader to manage daily kitchen operations. The role involves overseeing food quality, stock control, and team leadership to deliver excellent service. Ideal candidates will have strong kitchen management skills and a commitment to hygiene standards. This position offers opportunities for career advancement, including pathways to become a Head Chef. Competitive pay rate of up to £13.81 per hour with various employee benefits such as discounts and apprenticeship programs.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen management or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and manage workflows effectively.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen day to day, managing rotas and placing food orders.
• Organise the team and ensure smooth operations during service.
• Prepare and serve meals according to specific requirements.
• Ensure training and compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food quality management

Hygiene standards compliance

Stock control

Team management

Job description

Kitchen Team Leader – Birmingham City - Aston Premier Inn

Join our team at Birmingham City - Aston Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and move your Chef career forward. You’ll run the kitchen day to day – managing rotas, placing food orders, leading the team through busy services, and keeping everything audit‑ready. Working closely with your Hotel Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the kitchen – from food quality to hygiene. It’s a hands‑on leadership role that’s perfect for anyone ready to build the skills to become a Head Chef.

Pay Rate

Up to £13.81 per hour

Hours

35 hours per week

Location

Birmingham City - Aston Premier Inn, Waterlinks House Richard St, Birmingham B7 4AA

Why you’ll love it here

• Training and support: We’ve got user‑friendly equipment that will make your shift easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a real career path in our kitchens.
• Apprenticeships: We offer them at any age, so learn while you earn and get a nationally‑recognised qualification for your skills.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more

What you’ll do

Join our team at Birmingham City - Aston Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Leader and take the next step in your Chef career. You’ll get the keys to our kitchen to grow your team, create our much‑loved meals and make your mark as part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

• Own food ordering, stock control and keeping food costs on track for the entire hotel
• Take the lead during service – organising the team, managing workflow, and ensuring everything runs smoothly
• Prepare, cook, and serve our menu to spec – from legendary Premier Inn breakfasts to pub classics
• Make sure the kitchen always meets health, safety and hygiene standards – keeping the team trained and records up to date
• Step up when needed – running shifts and helping new team members settle in
• Learn the ins and outs of kitchen management so you’re ready to take on more senior roles as you grow your career with us.